revanche

[ ruh-vanch, -vahnsh ]
/ rəˈvæntʃ, -ˈvɑ̃ʃ /
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noun

the policy of a state intent on regaining areas of its original territory that have been lost to other states as a result of war, a treaty signed under duress, etc.

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Origin of revanche

1855–60; < French: revenge

Words nearby revanche

reval, revalorize, revaluate, revalue, revamp, revanche, revanchism, revanchist, revascularization, revascularize, revd
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Words related to revanche

comeuppance, retaliation, reprisal, revenge, compensation, vengeance, redress, reckoning, punishment, counterblow, justice, satisfaction, requital, repayment, reward, recompense

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